Ongoing Activites:The South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is always a great place for families and kids. Live animals, Outdoor trails, environmental education programs, lectures and special events. For more information, visit www.ssnsc.org Check out Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries in Marshfield. There are a variety of classes, events, camps, kid’s activities & more! For more information, call 781-837-9400 or visit www.massaudubon.org/southshore

How about a visit to the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton? Let the Art Touch You! A variety of special exhibitions await your discovery. There will be workshops & special events available for adults & children. For more information, call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Check out the fun events and activities at the Museum of Science in Boston. Find out more at www.mos.org

Check out the New England Aquarium. For more information, call 617-973-5206 or visit www.neaq.org

Friday March 30th, 2012:Check out Family Friday Nights at the Children’s Museum in Boston. From 5 to 9pm admission is only $1 a person. For more information, visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

Saturday March 31st, 2012:How about having lunch with the Easter Bunny today from 11am to 2pm. The event is held inside T.G.I. Fridays at Colony Place in Plymouth. Bring your own camera for Free photos and face painting too!. Bring a non-perishable item for the greater Plymouth Food Warehouse. For more information call 508-SHOP-ONE or visit www.colonyplace.com

The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Power and Glory” tonight at 8 at Memorial Hall in Plymouth. This season’s High School Choral Consortium, an amazing assembly of singers from area high school choral programs, rejoins the Phil to perform music with local roots. Come early for the Soiree at 6pm at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow Street in Plymouth. The concert is held at Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street in Plymouth. Call 508-746-8008 or visit www.plymouthphil.org for tickets.

Sunday April 1st, 2012:How about having lunch with the Easter Bunny today from 11am to 2pm. The event is held inside T.G.I. Fridays at Colony Place in Plymouth. Bring your own camera for Free photos and face painting too!. Bring a non-perishable item for the greater Plymouth Food Warehouse. For more information call 508-SHOP-ONE or visit www.colonyplace.com
Upcoming:Mass Audubon presents “Journey Through the Spring Sky” on Friday April 13th from 7:30 to 9:00pm. What do a backwards question mark, a kite, and an “ear of wheat” all have in common? Join us for a fireside journey through the night sky to learn the answer! Listen to tales about Leo the Lion, Bootes the Herdsman, and Virgo the Maiden. Find out how to identify these spring constellations and enjoy an evening under the stars with the family. $10; $7 for Mass Audubon members. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/southshore or contact Amy Quist at 781-837-9400 or aquist@massaudubon.org

If you have an event for families coming up, let us know by e-mail at robhakala@959watd.com or send it to What To Do With The Kids c/o The South Shore’s Morning News 130 Enterprise Drive Marshfield Ma. 02050

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